A friend posted something a couple of weeks ago that had a list of 25 things only extroverts could understand... Just reading it made me uncomfortable... Very uncomfortable.
SO, I had to find one for introverts...
These just made me laugh out loud... I can relate to both of these lists oh too well!!!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/problems-only-introverts-will-understand
http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/31-unmistakable-signs-that-youre-an-introvert
Monday, December 16, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
Christmas -- Bah Humbug...
Aaaahhhh, the holidays are here again...
Such an overwhelming and rushed time for me... I start dreading the thought of the holidays approaching a couple of weeks before Halloween... Not only do I dread the weather, I just hate all this "holiday cheer."
I'm such an introvert when it comes to the holidays. Well, wait, I am an introvert all year round, it's just the tendencies and characteristics really show during the holidays. I'm all about celebrating, being merry, family/friend time, and eating good food... I'm not a complete Scrooge, I do enjoy social time and catching up with others!! I just hate the ripping and running and shopping and spending.... This time of year just becomes so rushed and everyone gets into a hurry. You have to get to this place, and that place, order this item quickly before the sale ends!! It's just overwhelming to me.
As an introvert, I need time to pump myself up to get in the mood to socialize and be out of my comfort zone (i.e. my home). It takes some time to accept the fact that I MUST get out of my yoga pants and sweatshirt and put on real clothes to leave the house. It takes self pep talks, someone motivating me (or I should say PUSHING ME), and many deep breaths and sighs to get ready for the holidays. I would seriously be just fine, at home, watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the 4th time that week, then running all around spreading "holiday cheer" in a never ending line at a shopping mall!!
It probably doesn't help growing up as an only child with absolutely NO family in the area to spend holidays with. Living in a family with 3 people is much different then the average American family. Of course we celebrated the holidays. We decorated, had beautiful trees, listened to Christmas music, ate good food, did all the typical holiday things. The only difference was it was just us, in our home, in our pajamas if we wanted, in our comfort area. It was always a joyous time, I loved it. Fire burning, music playing, a little junk food, good meal, lots of toys, at home!!!
Tis the season...
These are the days when I KNOW I am my father's child!!!
Such an overwhelming and rushed time for me... I start dreading the thought of the holidays approaching a couple of weeks before Halloween... Not only do I dread the weather, I just hate all this "holiday cheer."
I'm such an introvert when it comes to the holidays. Well, wait, I am an introvert all year round, it's just the tendencies and characteristics really show during the holidays. I'm all about celebrating, being merry, family/friend time, and eating good food... I'm not a complete Scrooge, I do enjoy social time and catching up with others!! I just hate the ripping and running and shopping and spending.... This time of year just becomes so rushed and everyone gets into a hurry. You have to get to this place, and that place, order this item quickly before the sale ends!! It's just overwhelming to me.
As an introvert, I need time to pump myself up to get in the mood to socialize and be out of my comfort zone (i.e. my home). It takes some time to accept the fact that I MUST get out of my yoga pants and sweatshirt and put on real clothes to leave the house. It takes self pep talks, someone motivating me (or I should say PUSHING ME), and many deep breaths and sighs to get ready for the holidays. I would seriously be just fine, at home, watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the 4th time that week, then running all around spreading "holiday cheer" in a never ending line at a shopping mall!!
It probably doesn't help growing up as an only child with absolutely NO family in the area to spend holidays with. Living in a family with 3 people is much different then the average American family. Of course we celebrated the holidays. We decorated, had beautiful trees, listened to Christmas music, ate good food, did all the typical holiday things. The only difference was it was just us, in our home, in our pajamas if we wanted, in our comfort area. It was always a joyous time, I loved it. Fire burning, music playing, a little junk food, good meal, lots of toys, at home!!!
Tis the season...
These are the days when I KNOW I am my father's child!!!
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
That didn't last, should have known...
I should have known that I couldn't keep up with the daily giving thanks during November. With smart phones, it's not uncommon for me to go days without being on an actual computer. Oh well, I gave it a shot.
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